2002 BMW 530 3.0L Petrol · LEV 10Y
2002 BMW 530 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 119,438 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LEV 10Y Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 119,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LEV 10Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (LEV 10Y) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
LEV 10Y Mileage History
- 21/04/200663,811 mi
- 21/04/200663,811 mi
- 12/04/200773,426 mi+9,615 mi
- 13/04/200773,426 mi
- 21/04/200881,127 mi+7,701 mi
- 22/04/200881,137 mi+10 mi
- 23/03/200990,472 mi+9,335 mi
- 12/05/201093,079 mi+2,607 mi
- 28/05/20119,508 mi-83,571 mi
- 28/05/201296,681 mi+87,173 mi
- 28/05/201296,681 mi
- 24/05/201398,536 mi+1,855 mi
- 24/05/201398,536 mi
- 06/06/2014100,389 mi+1,853 mi
- 02/06/2015102,086 mi+1,697 mi
- 24/05/2016103,978 mi+1,892 mi
- 22/05/2017105,508 mi+1,530 mi
- 15/05/2018107,145 mi+1,637 mi
- 16/05/2018107,145 mi
- 15/05/2019109,430 mi+2,285 mi
- 29/05/2020110,803 mi+1,373 mi
- 12/05/2021112,047 mi+1,244 mi
- 12/05/2022113,859 mi+1,812 mi
- 11/05/2023115,738 mi+1,879 mi
- 13/05/2024116,870 mi+1,132 mi
- 14/05/2025118,405 mi+1,535 mi
- 14/05/2025118,405 mi
- 21/05/2026119,438 mi+1,033 mi
- 21/05/2026119,438 mi
Average of roughly 2,770 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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